SOLVANG ESTATE SALE
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Friday & Saturday
May 7th & 8th 2021
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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546 Rancho Alisal Drive, Solvang

This spacious estate in the bucolic Alisal Ranch is a testament to its owner’s personal passions, love of design detail, and a century of fine family acquisitions. The juxtaposition of lux antiques with fresh art, furniture, and modern accents is a constantly stimulating blend that activates the imagination.


Portraiture from Edwardian family hangs near a grand modern sofa; contemporary kitchen appointments coincide with extra-fine antique porcelain and china; fresh lighting design coexists with delicate French porcelain vanity lamps; a polychromed ivory dresser and matching vanity with skirted stool happily share space with a modern upholstered bed and lounge chair. And on it goes…

A love and knowledge of the treasures of early family generations is the soul of this estate, with seldom seen early 20th c furniture - such as an eye popping Adams satinwood finely embellished dining table which, with all 4 leaves utilized, seats 28! Plus the gorgeous matching console server with marble top!


Grandmother’s set of caned, detailed bedroom furnishings including kidney shaped desk with galleried top, petite armoire with caned doors, and elaborate dresser with oval mirror, plus a vanity display filled with sterling silver grooming and toiletry items of a delicacy and charm not seen today; and a grand vintage king size brass bed beautifully styled with pale bule and rose linens.

A finely made mid-century tall dropleaf secretary bookcase / desk / cabinet concealing 9 drawers, 8 cubbies and a lockable compartment; a fine trumeau mirror in gilt frame with a oil painting of female saint above; a petite drop leaf writing desk fully painted in Asian style with luxurious red leather lining; two exquisite gilt wall mirrors with fine detail, and a tri-fold tall dressing mirror in gilt frame.

Contemporary items blend in seamlessly with vintage offerings: large sectional sofa with lounge seat slipcovered in a khaki chenille – the perfect family room or great room upgrade, a fine handmade wool rug with red ground and four borders – a perfect transitional piece, several gilt carved mirrors, an assortment of pleasing table lamps with a modern interpretation of traditional shapes, and currently fashionable table and bed linens.


Silver table garniture, a colorful contemporary mixed media floral painting by G. Antoine, several vintage hunt scenes, and current era artwork of birds, farm animals, and horses.

Other finds: Traeger D2 Direct Drive wood fired pellet grill in great condition, a LG inverter direct drive HE washing machine and LG sensor HE dryer in gunmetal grey, a pedal “trike” with carrying baskets front and rear, garden tools and implements, holiday décor, the vast library of an avid reader: quality hardbound books including contemporary fiction and history, art, classics, children’s books and antique books.


A bright white porch swing with colorful lime green cushions, and a pair of white wicker garden rockers; handsome black and white painted oriental fishbowl on wood plinth with glass tabletop, unusual Victorian mirrored and painted fire screen – a fascinating décor piece – and a charming vintage glass chandelier with small drum lampshades, a pair of Baccarat crystal horse heads and seated dog, pair of lipstick pink upholstered boudoir chairs beautifully upholstered, large fringed Turkish textile, large brass resting stags, vases, and décor in many styles and periods.

A kitchen filled with fine china including the coveted George Briard “Imperial Malachite” china set, Minton, Copeland Spode, and more, a myriad of gorgeous crystal decanters, many with silver liquor tags, hollow stem champagne glasses, etched antique wine glasses on black bases, candlesticks, fine trays in silver, pewter, acrylic, and enamelware, flatware, good cookware and bake ware, small appliances, dozens of utensils, serving pieces, casseroles, a Limoges porcelain breakfast set, great serving bowls in glazed pottery and painted stoneware, demitasse sets, cabbage motif sets of plates, the practical and the beautiful side-by-side.

Outdoor delights include items of deep comfort and whimsy in the garden and pool area: a contemporary outdoor “espresso” wicker garden set of 4 curved, cushioned settees and round table plus storage chest, a darling white and red chicken coop, large selection of whimsical near life sized tin garden animals, outdoor patinated bakers rack, three great raised corrugated metal planters on iron frames, wicker chairs and settee, garden stool, tiered fountain, iron and mirrored wall décor, and a selection of rusted iron sculptural art pieces for the flowerbed or lawn.

Fashion and fine jewelry choices by the dozens in spirited and unusual necklaces and bracelets, a selection of watches and brooches, and fine jewelry including vintage and antique pieces.

Two large closets filled with women’s contemporary sportswear, formal wear, outerwear, fascinating vintage and antique items, and haute couture pieces from important designers. Also, shoes, decorative belts, handbags, scarves, and a hat lover’s hats. A world unto itself – allow time to explore!

Parking Instructions:  Please see the Parking Attendant.  Parking is only permitted on one side of the road to allow for emergency vehicle access.  This is a private gated community, with specific parking instructions.  Attendees are guests of the Alisal Ranch and must adhere to all parking instructions, or they will not be allowed to participate.  Please park respectfully with regard to both sale attendees and neighbors.